There’s perhaps no more recognizable symbol of Canada than its red-and-white flag with its bright maple leaf, and Feb. 15 is a day to officially celebrate it — otherwise known as National Flag Day.

Many of us Canadians celebrate this annual July 1 holiday much the same way Americans approach Independence Day. We fly that gorgeous red maple leaf proudly and wear Canada-themed outfits.

Canada Day celebrations were cancelled or altered ... Image via public domain. The red, white and maple leaf flag is a young one that hasn’t lived through as much history as the United States ...

A red maple leaf commemorative crosswalk has landed in front of Osoyoos Royal Canadian Legion. Earlier in March, Osoyoos council and the Royal Canadian Legion K. Knudtson Branch 173 agreed to proceed ...